City · Florida
Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach, city, in Indian River County, Florida. Vero Beach had 17,603 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 16,354 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 17,042 (±42). GEOID 1274150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,603
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,354 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,042 ±42
Median household income
$69,758
±$6,028 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$391,900
±$55,354 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,221
±$82 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Vero Beach and what county is it in?
Vero Beach is a city in Indian River County, Florida. It covers 11.6 square miles of land, 1,412 residents per square mile in 2020.
Vero Beach is in the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Vero Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,603 people lived in Vero Beach on July 1, 2025, up 7.6% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 16,354 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 17,042 (±42).
| Measure | Vero Beach | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,042 ±42 | 166,936 | +185 |
| Households | 7,484 ±534 | 70,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.16 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,375 ±611 | 86,440 | no clear change |
Vero Beach's population since 2000
From 17,705 in 2000 to 17,603 in 2025: down 0.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Vero Beach as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Vero Beach?
The median resident of Vero Beach is 52.5 years old; 13.7% are under 18 and 28.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.6%. 13.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vero Beach | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.5 ±2.6 | 55.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.7% ±2.5 pts | 15.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.9% ±3.4 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Male | 45.4% ±2.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% ±3.4 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.7% ±5.3 pts | 72.5% | −7.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.2% ±3.9 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.0% ±4.0 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.4% ±3.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±1.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±2.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±2.6 pts | 10.0% | −4.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±3.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.1% ±4.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.4% ±2.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±2.8 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Vero Beach earn?
Half of Vero Beach's 7,484 households earn less than $69,758 a year (±$6,028), against $73,491 in Indian River County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,112 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,646 after inflation. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vero Beach | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,758 ±$6,028 | $73,491 | +$9,646 |
| Mean household income | $126,980 ±$13,546 | $108,404 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,674 ±$5,809 | $48,370 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% ±3.2 pts | 11.1% | +4.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.7% ±12.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2% ±3.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% ±2.5 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±3.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Vero Beach?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Vero Beach's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $391,900 by its owner (±$55,354). The median renter pays $1,221 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vero Beach | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $391,900 ±$55,354 | $351,500 | +$72,166 |
| Median gross rent | $1,221 ±$82 | $1,357 | +$126 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2% ±9.1 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,988 ±$325 | $1,722 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4% ±3.9 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.6% ±3.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 10,375 ±611 | 86,440 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.6% ±5.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.0% ±3.5 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Vero Beach work and get to work?
68.2% of Vero Beach's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Vero Beach | Indian River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2% ±3.8 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.2% ±5.5 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±4.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7% ±3.5 pts | 13.6% | +9.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min ±1.8 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Vero Beach?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Vero Beach, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,173 (Tract 504.01) to $148,092 (Tract 505.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 501.01Indian River County | 5,194 | $47,485 |
| Tract 504.01Indian River County | 4,053 | $40,173 |
| Tract 505.05Indian River County | 3,254 | $117,143 |
| Tract 504.02Indian River County | 2,397 | $68,075 |
| Tract 501.02Indian River County | 3,695 | $54,464 |
| Tract 502.01Indian River County | 1,461 | $68,625 |
| Tract 505.04Indian River County | 1,377 | $148,092 |
| Tract 505.08Indian River County | 2,188 | $147,011 |
| Tract 502.02Indian River County | 2,875 | $66,500 |
| Tract 503.06Indian River County | 1,917 | $116,953 |
| Tract 503.05Indian River County | 3,817 | $75,168 |
| Tract 507.02Indian River County | 4,641 | $81,771 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Vero Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Vero Beach compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Vero Beach is the 2,145th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 134th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Vero Beach ranks 413th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 134th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 114th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 481st | 770 |
| Median household income | 413th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 131st | 763 |
| Median home value | 275th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 552nd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 195th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 236th | 733 |
| Median age | 186th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 504th | 760 |
| Work from home | 298th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 735th | 764 |
Vero Beach's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Vero Beach?
6 of the 57 figures for Vero Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Vero Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Vero Beach.